Geogen is short for "geographical genealogy" - location based ancestor research.
Entering a family name creates a map showing the distribution of surnames in Germany. Try it!
What's New?
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The March 2026 issue of Der Blumenbaum is now available (as of March 12). If you are a member and did not receive a copy, log-in to the website and go to the Der Blumenbaum page to download this issue.
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SGGS Election:
The once every two-years Board of Directors election takes place this year at the June annual meeting. There are many vacancies on the Board and SGGS urgently needs your help to maintain its existing activities and to continue to exist. The Nominating Committee will be emailing specific information to all members.
• May 23: Presentation of candidates.
• June 28: Annual meeting and election.
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German Immigrants to America Church Records (set of books): That collection was moved from the Sacramento FamilySearch Center to the Sacramento Turn Verein Library. Before going there, check their hours. |
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Pennsylvania SIG: The SIG is inactive due to the person running it no longer being available. If you would liked to take on that SIG, please email sggs@sggs.us. |
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German Genealogy Resource Map - courtesy of Palatines to America German Genealogical Society is now listed under Resources. To find it, click "Resources" in the sidebar to the left, then filter by Category "Genealogical Research" and Timeframe "New (within 180 days)"
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Time Zones – Online events can task place anytime so the Live Webinars FAQ page has an easy-to-use time zone converter pre-configured by SGGS to show times for the most commonly referenced time zones. |
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Pommern Research Video – Recording of the 2nd Online Pommern Connection Session of the Pommerscher Greif, the Ahnenforscher Stammtisch Unna and the International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) in the English language from December 19th, 2020. |
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Looking for new links and files? – Go to the links and files options under Resources. New entries are marked "NEW" and include many links to Prussian resarch in Germany, a Germans from Lithuania name index and free German music. Also added a link to a FamilySearch page containing videos for those doing Austro-Hungarian research. |
SGGS' Online Store
The SGGS Online Store which sells Der Blumenbaum back issues and a few mechandise items is temporarily closed. It will reopen soon with an all new look and easier to use customer interface. If you have any questions about ordering merchandise, please contact SGGS <sggs@sggs.us>.
SGGS also looking for people to help with sales during meetings and to ship items ordered online. If you would like volunteer, please contact SGGS at any of its meetings or the foregoing email address. |
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Jul 28
Summer Break
There will be no meeting in July. Have a great summber break!
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Aug 25
Tear Down that German Genealogy Brick Wall
Speaker will be Andrea Bentschneider. Topic will be Tear Down that German Brick Wall. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Registration will open August 1st. Display date and time for most locations
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Sep 22
Finding Your German Ancestor’s Place of Origin
Presented by Dana Palmer, CG®, CGL®. Where did my Germans come from? Finding the town of origin is one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome. This presentation will focus on how to find the place of origin when little is known. Discussion about other useful sources such as the German Immigrants in American Church Records will also be covered. Tips will be given on when to do the work yourself and when to hire out a researcher in Germany. Learn how to be successful finding your ancestor’s place of origin using auswanderungen and other helpful records. Display date and ...
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Oct 27
Beyond Facebook: Using Social Media to Advance Your Genealogy Research
Presented by Barbara Schmidt. Social media has become much more than a place to share family photos—it can be a powerful tool for genealogical research. From finding distant relatives and connecting with local experts to discovering records, archives, and historical resources, social media platforms offer opportunities that researchers could only dream of a generation ago. This presentation explores how genealogists can effectively use platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others to expand their research network, stay informed about new resources, and collaborate with fellow family historians around the world. Attendees will learn practical strategies for finding reliable information, building meaningful connections, and avoiding common pitfalls while making social media an effective ...
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Dec 5
Christkindlmarkt 2026
The Sacramento Turn Verein will host a German Christmas market during the first weekend in December that features shopping opportunities, live entertainment and a German lunch. Best of all, SGGS will be hosting an informational table in the library room. Please stop by to say hello. Hours: 10 am to 6 pm (Saturday); 11 am to 6 pm (Sunday)
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